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The Amherst news-times. (Amherst, Ohio), 1977-01-06

The Amherst news-times. (Amherst, Ohio), 1977-01-06 page 1

1 14 An Election Year 't(" culci inc year 17 - - a f J during which Amherst voters vA' select a new city council - - pefhaps it is time to remind all our elected and appointed officials of ty oath of office they took when t'y assumed their positions and their obligation to uphold that oath. Those who continue to flaunt their obligation may not be city officials come January, 1978. , The year 1976 at City Hall was one ' which left much to be desired. We bf ard the most and loudest g'bbledegook we have ever heard h in our many years of news '. i! a- -C '' icporung.- vicious comments 01 some members of City Council, in their challenges of the administration's actions, were in deplorably bad taste. City Council's record of accomplishment leaves much to be desired. There was little productive i Si - ft: I Party honesty is$ fej party expedience." Grover Cleveland!;:! legislation acted upon. We dubbed the' last city council the worst we had ever covered. By comparison the present council makes that last council look like the world's great governmental body. It is now time for this city council to perform as a law making body. It's time for them to stop politicking and start legislating. It's time for them to prove their mettle. Certain members ran ta get DePaola they haven't the ability or mentality to do so. After a year of failure they should recognize their limitations. Re: Legal Opinions Our ill-mannered and illustrious City Solicitor has-rendered three Opinions in recent days that prove the value of his legal opinions all were wrong. Last week Mr. Anderson alleged improprieties on the part of the mayor and service director. What brought about his astute legal opinion and letter to the Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Public Offices at the State Auditor's Office in Columbus.? Councilman-at-Large Eugene Stipe had requested a legal opinion on action taken by the mayor and service director. The administration purchased a new Nova from Milad, Chevrolet. Cash expended was less than $2500rthe amount at which state statute requires legislation authorizing the expenditure. The vehicle is for use by the Utilities Department. A city owned vehicle was traded in on the newly 'purchased vehicle. It was the solicitor's opinion "that the mayor and service director were guilty of apparent improprieties in contracts and awarding of same involving more than $2,500 in the office of the Mayor of the City of Amherst. At present, this office, as solicitor for the City of Amherst, is considering, pursuing a course of legal, aciton against the Mayor of the City of Amherst and' ther Director of...Public Service for an unauthorized;?penditure of public funds. Befdre the same is commenced, However, an examination by your t bureau would be desirable."-:, -X:-:p: , -i A spokesman ifor Thomas E.Ferguson, stateita'dtpr, : ' has informed The V Amherst, News-Times that the maybr ; and service director acted legally. City Audiior Thomas Albert had approved and paid for the purchase. He, t'r.z auditor, would have been the wrong-doer if such was an illegal action. However, Mr. Albert approved and paid because he knew the action by the mayor and service director was legal. Anderson doesn't even know who to charge. Next he told City Council "it could not make an appropriation adjustment that exceeds oar estimated revenue given by the budget commission. That exceeded our amount by $5,000.. This violates vthe State Code which makes this ordinance void." Not so. The ordinance as written was legal. The proposed expends ture could be made because the See Page 13 smssssmmmmssm VOl '' N - , . '.' v January 6, 1977 VOL 59 NO 1 1.5 Historians Name Mengel New President If-"""" r 1 M :-j""'"."V .S.- ' ''.,""5 I -:Mt Wiliard Mengel was introduced as new president of Amherst Historical Society at a tureen dinner in Nordson Depot, during the holidays. Decorations, musical background and wassail greeted 65 members and guests. Other officers are: Ruth Husar, vice president; Helen Kirkpatrick, secretary; Richard Dodson, treasurer; and Valerie Jenkins, corresponding secretary .Trv N Citrus Sale Bet Richard Dodson and Helen Kirkpatrick were reognized as new board members and Elna Witten-brobk and Grayce Pursell were recognized as retiring board members. The program was slides and movies of trains and some other means of, transportation by Mr. Businger of Avon Lake. Earlier in the year, members voted t6,have meeting every other month on the fourth Wednesday of the month. - . "We hope that members will mark their calendars and watch the papers for programs in the coming year. A good New Year's resolution would be to attend more of the meetings," Valerie Jenkins said. "This is also the time to renew membership arid for new members to join. The membership year is from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. We have many projects.., that require the efforts of allf'fVshe added. . , . ; WASHINGTON D.C. came to Amherst. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Jarczyk, 252 Elyria Ave., enjoyed the snow during their Christmas vacation by making a snow Lincoln Memorial in their front year. Shown adding some of the finishing touches are, from, left: Tim, 11; Bonnie, 13; jChris, 15; and Ann, 12. v . Plan Fire Hall Meets The Annual ' Band Boosters "Citrus Sale" will begin Jan. 15 and end Jan. 30. ' Orders ' are being taken for Temple oranges and pink grapefruit. Anyone, interested in ordering either or both, may call Mrs. Phyllis Mitchell at 988-2103 or Mrs. Mary Sedano at 282-5008. nu viuus nuu uigaiii.xaiiuiiis mat reeularlv schedule their meetine in i Amherst Fire Hall are urged to make their reservation now, according to Harry A. Chambers, safety director. "Please get your reservations in rnow for all usage of the Fire Hall "from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. The reservations are to be made in writing with each date or day and time desired.". Mail applications to; Harry A. Chambers, Safety Director, City Hall, Amherst, Ohio 44001. "As in the past, reservations will be honored on a first come - first reserved basis and a $10 retainer fee is required to insure proper usage of the facilities. This fee is refundable after the event, or at the end of the year for regular users, if proper care has been taken of the building," Chambers said. Tentative delivery date is Feb. 4. Paul Stainbrook, president Oranges are: 40 to 50 - of, the club, is chairman $4.25 and 80 to 100 - $7. of the drive. Grapefruit cost $4.75 f v for l8to24and$8for 36 Proceeds will go into to 48. the general fund. Host Is '-.Sought Amherst American Deadline for applying Field Service is seeking is the end of this a host family for month. Marion L. Steele High School's 1977-78 ex-change student. ' V 1 v f x Im i 1 TAKING TIME OUT to help others during the holidays were students at Marion L. Steele High School. The students had a "Blood Drive" and collected 57 pints of blood. Pictured giving blood are, John Shand in frout and Craig Orosz on the back table. Giving his fellow students encouragement Is Dave Sterna, sitting on the table. Anyone interested in being a host should contact Mary Miller at 988-8215 or L. E. Lvle Jeff Wilhelm Named All-American Jeff Wilhelm has won the honor of being one 'If ' I .-pnv - II Mill ,111111 III III Niy IHpwlMWHlliPli'W1Tai'IWJiii.H!u i , .A I.MIJ1TOIIILMJIH!K;JIII'J l 1 1:1 " . - . . rv 1 -t -... - v MS r -'-.- k fc, ' , -.8ia!,wld!,.,, W t . 1 zLW 1 v. - .,3 ir vp-il l WV: ) ! h5v iM0 ! '' N: W I 'i 44 i ) i s n! S a lit r o - m i. i s' f -IT -A - --.- rl,-T - , , , . " " cr v " - " ' " at 988-5405 after 4 p.m of only three Ohioans to be named Cross-County High School All-americans of 1976. Only 50 cross country performers from throughout the United States h a v e been awarded All-American designation. High School Trotwood. ; Wilhelm was first in six invitationals, setting four course records: Tiffin Columbian 9:29 (2 miles - 22 teams); Ashland Clas-11:33 (2.3, miles - 11 teams); Ashland Classic 11:56 (2.5 miles - 11 teams); and Bowling Green State University Relays 12:14 (2.5 miles His two second place finishes were at the Northeast Ohio District and the Ohio State Meet (9:30). Scharsu, two time (9:40) High School All - American defeated Jeff at both district and state. MARION L. STEELE High School freshman left: Jim Kocorek Kyle Cooley, Norm Tipton, bask?!"?!! t?i from left, front rowt Frank Dave SNInhrnnk, p,Ve In, Ken Lehman and Azok, Charlie Butrey, Bill Prlce,'Dave Kraemer, Jay Baily. News-Times photo by Dale Dengerd. Russ Beljan and Tim Skaggs. Back row, from . . Quite an honor, Jeff has brought Marion L., 25 teams). He also won Steele High School, his his division in the team and his coach. Malone Invitaitonal - 12:33 (2.5 miles - 25 teams) and the Lorain County Community College Classic 10:17.7 (2 miles - 14 teams). He set a new Lakeland Conference record over two miles with a 9:53 clocking. Wilhelm then won his division in the Northeast Ohio Sectional In 9:39. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wilhelm, 162 West Martin St., Jeff was named a High School All - American 1976 by Harrier magazine, The two other Ohio youths to. be named All-Americans are: Alan Scharsu of Fitch High School, Austintown; and Thomas Rapp of Madison V--' c to 1 i " f 4 r JEFF WIUIE1M

1 14 An Election Year 't(" culci inc year 17 - - a f J during which Amherst voters vA' select a new city council - - pefhaps it is time to remind all our elected and appointed officials of ty oath of office they took when t'y assumed their positions and their obligation to uphold that oath. Those who continue to flaunt their obligation may not be city officials come January, 1978. , The year 1976 at City Hall was one ' which left much to be desired. We bf ard the most and loudest g'bbledegook we have ever heard h in our many years of news '. i! a- -C '' icporung.- vicious comments 01 some members of City Council, in their challenges of the administration's actions, were in deplorably bad taste. City Council's record of accomplishment leaves much to be desired. There was little productive i Si - ft: I Party honesty is$ fej party expedience." Grover Cleveland!;:! legislation acted upon. We dubbed the' last city council the worst we had ever covered. By comparison the present council makes that last council look like the world's great governmental body. It is now time for this city council to perform as a law making body. It's time for them to stop politicking and start legislating. It's time for them to prove their mettle. Certain members ran ta get DePaola they haven't the ability or mentality to do so. After a year of failure they should recognize their limitations. Re: Legal Opinions Our ill-mannered and illustrious City Solicitor has-rendered three Opinions in recent days that prove the value of his legal opinions all were wrong. Last week Mr. Anderson alleged improprieties on the part of the mayor and service director. What brought about his astute legal opinion and letter to the Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Public Offices at the State Auditor's Office in Columbus.? Councilman-at-Large Eugene Stipe had requested a legal opinion on action taken by the mayor and service director. The administration purchased a new Nova from Milad, Chevrolet. Cash expended was less than $2500rthe amount at which state statute requires legislation authorizing the expenditure. The vehicle is for use by the Utilities Department. A city owned vehicle was traded in on the newly 'purchased vehicle. It was the solicitor's opinion "that the mayor and service director were guilty of apparent improprieties in contracts and awarding of same involving more than $2,500 in the office of the Mayor of the City of Amherst. At present, this office, as solicitor for the City of Amherst, is considering, pursuing a course of legal, aciton against the Mayor of the City of Amherst and' ther Director of...Public Service for an unauthorized;?penditure of public funds. Befdre the same is commenced, However, an examination by your t bureau would be desirable."-:, -X:-:p: , -i A spokesman ifor Thomas E.Ferguson, stateita'dtpr, : ' has informed The V Amherst, News-Times that the maybr ; and service director acted legally. City Audiior Thomas Albert had approved and paid for the purchase. He, t'r.z auditor, would have been the wrong-doer if such was an illegal action. However, Mr. Albert approved and paid because he knew the action by the mayor and service director was legal. Anderson doesn't even know who to charge. Next he told City Council "it could not make an appropriation adjustment that exceeds oar estimated revenue given by the budget commission. That exceeded our amount by $5,000.. This violates vthe State Code which makes this ordinance void." Not so. The ordinance as written was legal. The proposed expends ture could be made because the See Page 13 smssssmmmmssm VOl '' N - , . '.' v January 6, 1977 VOL 59 NO 1 1.5 Historians Name Mengel New President If-"""" r 1 M :-j""'"."V .S.- ' ''.,""5 I -:Mt Wiliard Mengel was introduced as new president of Amherst Historical Society at a tureen dinner in Nordson Depot, during the holidays. Decorations, musical background and wassail greeted 65 members and guests. Other officers are: Ruth Husar, vice president; Helen Kirkpatrick, secretary; Richard Dodson, treasurer; and Valerie Jenkins, corresponding secretary .Trv N Citrus Sale Bet Richard Dodson and Helen Kirkpatrick were reognized as new board members and Elna Witten-brobk and Grayce Pursell were recognized as retiring board members. The program was slides and movies of trains and some other means of, transportation by Mr. Businger of Avon Lake. Earlier in the year, members voted t6,have meeting every other month on the fourth Wednesday of the month. - . "We hope that members will mark their calendars and watch the papers for programs in the coming year. A good New Year's resolution would be to attend more of the meetings," Valerie Jenkins said. "This is also the time to renew membership arid for new members to join. The membership year is from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. We have many projects.., that require the efforts of allf'fVshe added. . , . ; WASHINGTON D.C. came to Amherst. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Jarczyk, 252 Elyria Ave., enjoyed the snow during their Christmas vacation by making a snow Lincoln Memorial in their front year. Shown adding some of the finishing touches are, from, left: Tim, 11; Bonnie, 13; jChris, 15; and Ann, 12. v . Plan Fire Hall Meets The Annual ' Band Boosters "Citrus Sale" will begin Jan. 15 and end Jan. 30. ' Orders ' are being taken for Temple oranges and pink grapefruit. Anyone, interested in ordering either or both, may call Mrs. Phyllis Mitchell at 988-2103 or Mrs. Mary Sedano at 282-5008. nu viuus nuu uigaiii.xaiiuiiis mat reeularlv schedule their meetine in i Amherst Fire Hall are urged to make their reservation now, according to Harry A. Chambers, safety director. "Please get your reservations in rnow for all usage of the Fire Hall "from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. The reservations are to be made in writing with each date or day and time desired.". Mail applications to; Harry A. Chambers, Safety Director, City Hall, Amherst, Ohio 44001. "As in the past, reservations will be honored on a first come - first reserved basis and a $10 retainer fee is required to insure proper usage of the facilities. This fee is refundable after the event, or at the end of the year for regular users, if proper care has been taken of the building," Chambers said. Tentative delivery date is Feb. 4. Paul Stainbrook, president Oranges are: 40 to 50 - of, the club, is chairman $4.25 and 80 to 100 - $7. of the drive. Grapefruit cost $4.75 f v for l8to24and$8for 36 Proceeds will go into to 48. the general fund. Host Is '-.Sought Amherst American Deadline for applying Field Service is seeking is the end of this a host family for month. Marion L. Steele High School's 1977-78 ex-change student. ' V 1 v f x Im i 1 TAKING TIME OUT to help others during the holidays were students at Marion L. Steele High School. The students had a "Blood Drive" and collected 57 pints of blood. Pictured giving blood are, John Shand in frout and Craig Orosz on the back table. Giving his fellow students encouragement Is Dave Sterna, sitting on the table. Anyone interested in being a host should contact Mary Miller at 988-8215 or L. E. Lvle Jeff Wilhelm Named All-American Jeff Wilhelm has won the honor of being one 'If ' I .-pnv - II Mill ,111111 III III Niy IHpwlMWHlliPli'W1Tai'IWJiii.H!u i , .A I.MIJ1TOIIILMJIH!K;JIII'J l 1 1:1 " . - . . rv 1 -t -... - v MS r -'-.- k fc, ' , -.8ia!,wld!,.,, W t . 1 zLW 1 v. - .,3 ir vp-il l WV: ) ! h5v iM0 ! '' N: W I 'i 44 i ) i s n! S a lit r o - m i. i s' f -IT -A - --.- rl,-T - , , , . " " cr v " - " ' " at 988-5405 after 4 p.m of only three Ohioans to be named Cross-County High School All-americans of 1976. Only 50 cross country performers from throughout the United States h a v e been awarded All-American designation. High School Trotwood. ; Wilhelm was first in six invitationals, setting four course records: Tiffin Columbian 9:29 (2 miles - 22 teams); Ashland Clas-11:33 (2.3, miles - 11 teams); Ashland Classic 11:56 (2.5 miles - 11 teams); and Bowling Green State University Relays 12:14 (2.5 miles His two second place finishes were at the Northeast Ohio District and the Ohio State Meet (9:30). Scharsu, two time (9:40) High School All - American defeated Jeff at both district and state. MARION L. STEELE High School freshman left: Jim Kocorek Kyle Cooley, Norm Tipton, bask?!"?!! t?i from left, front rowt Frank Dave SNInhrnnk, p,Ve In, Ken Lehman and Azok, Charlie Butrey, Bill Prlce,'Dave Kraemer, Jay Baily. News-Times photo by Dale Dengerd. Russ Beljan and Tim Skaggs. Back row, from . . Quite an honor, Jeff has brought Marion L., 25 teams). He also won Steele High School, his his division in the team and his coach. Malone Invitaitonal - 12:33 (2.5 miles - 25 teams) and the Lorain County Community College Classic 10:17.7 (2 miles - 14 teams). He set a new Lakeland Conference record over two miles with a 9:53 clocking. Wilhelm then won his division in the Northeast Ohio Sectional In 9:39. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wilhelm, 162 West Martin St., Jeff was named a High School All - American 1976 by Harrier magazine, The two other Ohio youths to. be named All-Americans are: Alan Scharsu of Fitch High School, Austintown; and Thomas Rapp of Madison V--' c to 1 i " f 4 r JEFF WIUIE1M